Redbreast sunfish on UL tackle.

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05-28-2018, 10:33 PM
Alphahawk

Redbreast sunfish on UL tackle.

Had a great time this past week catching redbreast on UL gear. I was using 1# test NanoFil and having a ball. The next time I get to go I’ll be using a new XUL rod....that rod is going to give me a whole lot of fun. Disco....if you watch this video please forgive the sacrilege I committed with my UL rod.....LOL. I should not have been boat lifting any of those fish with that rod. If I broke it I would cry like a baby. This is what happens when it is hot and I get lazy. Hope you all enjoy the video.

Regards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2dU...ature=youtu.be

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05-29-2018, 10:15 PM
StantheMan2567

Those are some drag squealing panfish for sure! A mixed bag on 1lb test line is awesome. The UL action of the rod must really help from breaking off the larger hard charging fish. I have problems with the whisker fish slicing my Nanofil when they start that rolling action as they head for deeper water. Great Video!

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05-30-2018, 12:41 AM
warhawk

Howdy, I’m in your group on FB.
05-30-2018, 05:23 AM
ET Fish

Excellent video!
05-30-2018, 07:01 AM
johndeere5045

Good video alphahawk. How do you work the retrieve on the trout magnet?
05-30-2018, 09:26 AM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Disco....if you watch this video please forgive the sacrilege I committed with my UL rod.....LOL. I should not have been boat lifting any of those fish with that rod. If I broke it I would cry like a baby. This is what happens when it is hot and I get lazy.

Not a problem. We all get lazy. ;)

I noticed you were using a plain TM (not tipped with bait.) Do you ever tip with bait? For me, tipping is crucial on some days and completely unnecessary on others.

Sorry for the late reply, BTW. I had jury duty yesterday and wasn't able to get online much.
05-30-2018, 11:15 AM
Alphahawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Those are some drag squealing panfish for sure! A mixed bag on 1lb test line is awesome. The UL action of the rod must really help from breaking off the larger hard charging fish. I have problems with the whisker fish slicing my Nanofil when they start that rolling action as they head for deeper water. Great Video!

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Thanks for watching. That rod takes a lot of pressure off the NanoFil. The new XUL rod will be even better. I have a love hate relationship with that line. I always use a fluorocarbon leader with it and of course that is one more knot to tie that I can’t see...LOL. I could use some 1-1.5# test mono out of Japan but that would get expensive....although I think I have a couple of spools of it laying around.

Regards

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05-30-2018, 11:19 AM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Not a problem. We all get lazy. ;)

I noticed you were using a plain TM (not tipped with bait.) Do you ever tip with bait? For me, tipping is crucial on some days and completely unnecessary on others.

Sorry for the late reply, BTW. I had jury duty yesterday and wasn't able to get online much.

I’m about the same with you on the tipping. Sometimes I find it necessary.......especially when I start fishing deep...say 15 feet deep or more. I find it gives me a little more time to set the hook. I’ve found with getting older the reflex action is not what it used to be. Jury duty.......depending on the case that can be a rough go.

Regards

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05-30-2018, 11:23 AM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Jury duty.......depending on the case that can be a rough go.

I just asked them if we get to personally execute the criminals, and they said I could go home early.
05-30-2018, 11:27 AM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by johndeere5045

Good video alphahawk. How do you work the retrieve on the trout magnet?

Thanks for watching. I need to do a video of twitching the Trout Magnet. Looking at the video you will see I always will have the rod twitching.....that is just a constant vibration of the rod tip as I am retrieving. It is not like jigging.....I am wanting to keep the Trout Magnet constantly fluttering as I pull it through the water. If I were to be seriously targeting crappie I would do the same but I would switch out to a slower speed reel to keep it in front of their face as long as possible.

Regards

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05-30-2018, 11:34 AM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I need to do a video of twitching the Trout Magnet.

Yes, a short instructional video would be very helpful.
05-30-2018, 03:13 PM
SKs Crappie Catching Adventures

Excellent catchn and well put together vid...I went to YouTube and subbed your channel.... that way I get to watch your other vid as time allows.... nice catchn...
05-30-2018, 04:21 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by silentkilla

Excellent catchn and well put together vid...I went to YouTube and subbed your channel.... that way I get to watch your other vid as time allows.... nice catchn...

Thanks much....I appreciate that.

Regards

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05-30-2018, 07:36 PM
LedHed

Excellent work Randy

Where did you get the net?

Just ordered a pair of Diawa GEKKABIJIN 76UL-S Ultra Light 7'6". Haven't tried Diawa's Mebaru rods yet.
05-30-2018, 08:23 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by LedHed

Excellent work Randy

Where did you get the net?

Just ordered a pair of Diawa GEKKABIJIN 76UL-S Ultra Light 7'6". Haven't tried Diawa's Mebaru rods yet.

Thanks.....the net is a Promar LN 650. I’ve had it for about 7 years now. You should like those rods. I’ve had an Daiwa Ajing but never owned a Daiwa Mebaru either. My son now has that rod...it was one sweet rod. Landed a 21 inch smallmouth and a 26 inch carp back to back.....that rod performed great. Let us know how you like them.

Regards

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05-31-2018, 01:20 AM
jry2598

What kind of rod were you using?
05-31-2018, 06:04 AM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by jry2598

What kind of rod were you using?

The rod was a Major Craft Fine Tail Banshee Area 6’ 7” L action. But if you’ve owned an area trout rod trout you know that to us here in the states that is truly an UL rod. Lot of folks do not like area trout rods but they have their place. Getting ready to pull the trigger on a Major Craft Fine Tail Banshee Area 6’ in a Super Ultra Light...that should be a hoot for some bluegill.

Regards

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05-31-2018, 07:59 AM
pescador

Randy, just got to watch the video fun day for sure! :ThumbsUp
06-01-2018, 06:11 AM
Ketchn

looks like good times to me ....nice vid bro
06-03-2018, 09:27 AM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by pescador

Randy, just got to watch the video fun day for sure! :ThumbsUp

Thanks much for watching Marv.

Regards

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06-03-2018, 09:28 AM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by Ketchn

looks like good times to me ....nice vid bro

Thanks for watching.

Regards

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06-03-2018, 02:00 PM
Dollfly

I watched your video and really enjoyed it. I have fished in some of the same water that you fish.I used to put in at the dock just below the rock quarry and go to Mullins Cove. One of my best bream and cracker trips was there. Best I remember it was on a full moon in May a few years ago.
06-03-2018, 05:38 PM
Alphahawk

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Originally Posted by Dollfly

I watched your video and really enjoyed it. I have fished in some of the same water that you fish.I used to put in at the dock just below the rock quarry and go to Mullins Cove. One of my best bream and cracker trips was there. Best I remember it was on a full moon in May a few years ago.

Thanks much for watching. Thanks for telling me about Mullins Cove. I am a big proponent of using google maps but somehow had overlooked that area. Did you ever get any redbreast in Mullins Cove in the 8-9 inch range.......or bigger? I need to try it out.

Regards

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06-03-2018, 06:31 PM
Dollfly

Nickajack Redbreast

Alphahawk Its been a few years ago that I was there and boy did we ever load the boat. Best I can remember there were a few redbreast in the mix but we didn't have anything in that size range. I do remember I used crickets and black 1 inch crème twister tails. We fished on the right hand side going in. The Suck Creek Road is also on that side. There is also a huge log cabin in the back of the cove just to give focal point as to where we were. The trout magnet should be killer over there now. I have a pic of a 12 inch shellcracker that I caught at Fall Creek Falls that I will post when my granddaughter can show me how to post pics. I'm not good on the computer . luck to you hope this helps.
06-03-2018, 09:29 PM
Alphahawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollfly

Alphahawk Its been a few years ago that I was there and boy did we ever load the boat. Best I can remember there were a few redbreast in the mix but we didn't have anything in that size range. I do remember I used crickets and black 1 inch crème twister tails. We fished on the right hand side going in. The Suck Creek Road is also on that side. There is also a huge log cabin in the back of the cove just to give focal point as to where we were. The trout magnet should be killer over there now. I have a pic of a 12 inch shellcracker that I caught at Fall Creek Falls that I will post when my granddaughter can show me how to post pics. I'm not good on the computer . luck to you hope this helps.

Thanks much for the info.

Regards

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